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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
2
ATHENS Dean Ralph Savage of Athens College will speak at the Limestone County Teacher's Institute Saturday at Piney Chapel Junior High auditorium. HARTSELLE A 62-year-old Hartselle woman faces VPL charges after a disturbance.
Mrs Daisy Turney and another woman were charged with possession of illegal whisky after sheriff David Sandlin and deputies seized 120 gallons of wildcat whisky found in five gallon containers in bushes inside a hog pen. Turney posted a $300 bond.
Byron Douglas Owens of Decatur is among 42 Army ROTC cadets to receive commissions as second lieutenants in the U S Army during ceremonies August 23 at the University of Alabama. He enters as a reserve officer in the signal corps.
Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 89 of St. John's Episcopal Church depart on a five day 60 mile hike and canoe project through Bankhead National Forest earning the 50 mile award and advancing ranks. Adult leaders are Dick Fay Jim Engman and John Francis. Two Decatur teens were treated after a .22 rifle shooting at 409 Church St NW. Forest N Carter 15 and Ronnie Orr 13 identified as victims. Lee Sykes Jr 16 told police the gun was loaded with blanks. investigation ongoing. Decatur High Principal Brad Stephens says students may adjust home room schedules at the school this week if needed.
DECATUR skies show Antares low in the southwest at 10:30 p.m. Venus sets by 8:13 p.m. Saturn rises high in the southeast at 2:40 a.m. Mars follows at 4:53 a.m. The high Friday is expected to reach 98 degrees amid observed river conditions.
River and TVA lake levels listed for Decatur and vicinity with readings at Keller Memorial Bridge. Temperature highs 95 and 94 to 98 forecast. showers 20 percent chance. Classified notes include job ad, car for sale, rentals, and phone listings from Huntsville area.
Secretary Freeman addressed a 400 strong crowd predicting the new FHA loan program will create billions in investment and thousands of low income housing units. He praised Alabama projects in Triana and Madison County and helped break ground at seven new homes with local officials.
Mr and Mrs Willie Jeff Higgins Vine NW announce a son born Tuesday at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs Calvin Baker Brook St and Mrs Franklin Dewayne Black Decatur announce a son born Tuesday at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs Hugh Ellis Huggins Larkwood Dr SW announce a daughter born Tuesday at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs James Morgan Neilson Sr announce a son born Tuesday at Decatur General.
Alabama party chief Robert Vance pushes to require McCarthy delegates to pledge support for the party nominee. McCarthy aides denounce the move as punishment of antiwar Democrats. The debate centers on loyalty, with Vance claiming 504 McCarthy delegates may be affected.
William C. Downs aged 45 was found dead beside a railroad track in Athens in a weed lot, apparently of natural causes. He was missing since Monday and last seen by his sister and brother in law. an autopsy was conducted by state toxicologist Van Pruitt and funeral arrangements were announced by Spry Funeral Home.
Funeral services are set for Andrew R. Hood aged 19 of Chicago at 2 p.m. Friday at Gunthorp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A D. Drew officiating. Burial will be in Johnson's Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include parents and multiple Hood siblings and two grandfathers Sam Holiday and Theo Hood. The body lies in state at the funeral home until services.
Harold Ray McClung 26 of Moultrie Ga died Monday in a local hospital burial 3 pm at Spry Funeral Home Athens with Tonis Davis officiating. Survivors include widow Betty and son Johnny of Moultrie Ga and parents Corbet and Mrs McClung of Athens. Siblings J R Crescenti Jr Buford Ga L C Mitchell Athens Mahlon McClung Powder Springs Ga Bobby McClung Athens grandmother Mrs MacClem Athens.
Funeral services are announced for James Cecil Plemmons 51 of 901 3rd Ave SE who died Wednesday at a local hospital Gunthorp Funeral will provide further details.
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Idella Smith 83 of 802 4th Ave SE will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday at Valhermoso Springs Christian Church with Rev. M L Gunnin officiating. Burial will be at Valhermoso Springs Cemetery Arrangements by Gunthorp Funeral Home. Survivors include son Leoni Smith and grandchildren James Travis Odom Jr Joe Odom James Michael Smith and Patricia Smith. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The body will lie in state 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church after remaining at the funeral home until 12:30 p.m.
Earl Colvin Steele 79 of 707 Hine St. died Wednesday at home. Service 4 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Revs Oddvar Berg and George Kress. Burial in Athens City Cemetery. Survived by widow Edlena Steele of Athens, two daughters Margaret Steele and Mrs. Jean Bruce of Athens, a son Thomas Steele of Athens, five grandchildren and one great grandchild, a sister Mrs L D Silvey of Arab.
Ohio Penitentiary inmates rebelled and were crushed by police and National Guardsmen. They held nine guards hostage for nearly 30 hours. five inmates were killed, 10 injured, and hostages freed as walls were blown open. Warden Koloski said the inmates overplayed their hand.
Muskie released his delegation from a favorite son commitment Tuesday night and half of its 27 votes gravitated to the Humphrey column. Humphrey supporters, meanwhile, were confident they have the nomination in hand.
Dianne Johnson, 17, pleaded no contest to painting the bridge over 20 Mile stream in pink with red and blue hearts. Her attorney said she told her parents the bridge’s dark green color was horrible. She was fined $25 plus court costs.
A State Highway Department spokesman said 80 percent of the needed land, about 51 tracts, has been deeded. Fourteen property owners and attorneys met with Judge Almon as Atty. Julian Harris outlined plans to widen Ala. 67 to serve I 65 traffic. The next step is appointing a board of tree commissioners to appraise the condemned property, with thirty days to appeal after appraisal.
The text highlights Gov. Richard J. Hughes of New Jersey as outstanding among several possible suitors for a mate.
Morgan County joins Cullman Lawrence and Limestone Counties in a weekend fund drive with pledges door to door and roadblocks. Decatur hosts HQ at Hicks Chevrolet with an 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. program Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Volunteer groups include Decatur Jaycees Jayceettes and Sing Out Decatur with 25 members.
The report notes the president is resting comfortably with stable vital signs. Earlier doctors said a new drug, lidocaine, showed promise in controlling spasms. Lidocaine is related to novocaine but is more potent and not yet approved for general cardiac use, though under clinical investigation. Eisenhower has been at Walter Reed since shortly after a heart attack last April during a California vacation.
A senior U.S. officer cited over 1,400 enemy killed since last Sunday as a potential start to a third Viet Cong offensive. He warned it is too early to assess and that recent attacks may be diversions while forces maneuver toward Saigon. Abrams' headquarters called the Saigon shelling indiscriminate but not targeting installations, as Abrams toured rocket-hit areas.
Czechoslovakia drifted toward a political clash as pro liberal leaders convened an extraordinary congress while Soviet troops reinforced the capital. Delegates gathered amid security at a factory outskirts and hints Abour ousting conservatives from the Presidium. Prisoners and arrests mounted as an American staff convoy exited toward the West German border.
The plan finances a Decatur project as the initial of four facilities. The network will place similar centers in Mobile Birmingham and the Montgomery Wetumpka area to expand service.
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